Poreč Dolphin started in 2000 and has grown into one of the largest swimming events on the Adriatic, bringing together more than a thousand participants of all ages. Over the years it has developed into a summer sports festival, and this year it brings 6 disciplines.
The 24th Poreč Dolphin 2025 will take place from 29 to 31 August 2025. In case of bad weather, the start may be postponed by 3 hours from the scheduled start time, or by 24 hours.
Town of POREČ, start at Valamar Pical (Valamar Pical beach).
The full length is marked by a swimming line, with finish boats anchored at the intermediate points (1500 m and 3000 m); the finish for the 500 m and 5000 m routes is at the starting point.
The swimming distances are:
You may swim in any style and with any swimming aid: fins, masks, kickboards, air mattresses and so on.
The start is continuous from 08:30 to 14:00, from Valamar Pical beach. The course closes for all routes at 16:30! Swimming stops at:
You may swim in any style and with any swimming aid: fins, masks, kickboards, air mattresses…
You can rest on a boat and then continue swimming to the next finish point (a rest boat is stationed every 250 m).
Finish boats at 1500 m and 3000 m offer a place to rest and refresh with water and glucose.
A lifeguard patrol is on the course at all times!
There is no age limit.
All swimmers take part at their own risk.
CHILDREN UNDER 14 may take part only when accompanied by an adult (a parent or guardian).
Swimmers under 18 need a parent's consent to start.
Swimmers aged 70+ are advised not to swim alone, but with a companion.
If you get into difficulty while swimming, stop and ask for help if you need it!
On registration, participants receive a start number and a timing chip wristband.
The chip wristband is returned after the swim.
Timing is handled by the professional company Pro Time.
Your time is available online immediately after the swim.
If the weather deteriorates, the organiser may stop the swim before the scheduled end of the marathon.
The entry fee is €25 for swimmers under 16 and €30 for everyone else.
The entry fee includes:
On registration, participants receive a start number, a timing chip and a lunch voucher.
The chip wristband is returned after the swim, at the same place where it was collected.
Your time is available online immediately after the swim.
Until 25 August you can enter online at https://poreckidelfin.com or through PRO TIME – Professional timing, paying online.
On race day, Saturday 31 August, you can enter at the registration desk from 06:15 to 13:30 — cash payment only.
Everyone swims at their own risk!
The organiser provides:
By entering you confirm that the organiser, the Sports Association of the Town of Poreč, is not liable for injuries or health problems arising during the event as a result of poor health, inadequate preparation or undiagnosed conditions.
By entering you agree to follow the instructions of the medical staff while taking part in Poreč Dolphin.
The course is marked by a swimming line along its full length and is patrolled at all times by a lifeguard team.
A medical team is stationed at the 5000 m start/finish.
If you get into difficulty while swimming, stop and ask for help if you need it!
By entering Poreč Dolphin you accept the decision of the medical staff: if at any point they decide that you cannot continue swimming because of your state of health, you will not contest that decision. It is binding on you.
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When you arrive at Valamar Pical beach, follow the signs or ask at the info point and they will point you the right way.
Languages we speak: Croatian, Hungarian, English, German and Italian.
The changing tent is right next to the registration point. You can leave your things there once you have registered and collected your start number. It is open from 07:15 to 17:00.
By entering you confirm that the organiser, the Sports Association of the Town of Poreč, is not liable for injuries or health problems arising during the event as a result of poor health, inadequate preparation or undiagnosed conditions.
By entering you agree to follow the instructions of the medical staff while taking part in Poreč Dolphin.
The course is marked by a swimming line along its full length and is patrolled at all times by a lifeguard team.
A medical team is stationed at the 5000 m start/finish.
If you get into difficulty while swimming, stop and ask for help if you need it!
By entering Poreč Dolphin you accept the decision of the medical staff: if at any point they decide that you cannot continue swimming because of your state of health, you will not contest that decision. It is binding on you.
